Cheap Homes for Rent in the Mid City South Neighborhood of Baton Rouge, LA from $650 (8 Rentals)

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property at 4832 Convention St
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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4832 Convention St

Baton RougeLA70806

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Cheapest Available Mid City South Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mid City South area of Baton Rouge, LA is a 1 Bed unit found at Oakland Apartments & Cottages priced from $625. The Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Mid City South apartments for rent in Baton Rouge, LA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Oakland Apartments & CottagesApartment1BR,1BA$625
The Villas2 bedroom UPS2BR,1BA$700
Palmer Club1A1BR,1BA$700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mid City South area is the $0.74 price per square foot Four Bedroom Two Bath Model at College Park Apartments in the in the Valley Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Mid City South apartment is the 7808 Lasalle Ave Model at 7808 Lasalle Ave, Unit Lasalle #2 starting at $1,100 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Valley Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mid City South apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Park ApartmentsFour Bedroom Two Bath4BR,2BA$0.74
7808 Lasalle Ave, Unit Lasalle #27808 Lasalle Ave2BR,2BA$1.00
Goodwood Court at Mid-CityB22BR,1.5BA$1.00
The Villas2 bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$0.92
Parc at Mid CityFOSTER - RENOVATED2BR,1BA$1.00
Dali Place3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$1.06
Normandy VillageOne Bed One Bath1BR,1BA$1.20
Bienville TowersOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.12
Oakland Apartments & CottagesCottage1BR,1BA$0.93
Bellecour Crossings1 Bed/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mid City South

What type of rentals are currently available in Mid City South?

There are currently 146 Apartments for Rent in Mid City South, LA with pricing that ranges from $257 to $3,357. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mid City South ranging from $650 to $4,800.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mid City South?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mid City South ranges from $650 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $1,874.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mid City South?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mid City South range from $556 to $3,357, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $4,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,200.

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